Fishing Lac de l'Aigle in Quebec, Quebec

• Overview

  Lac de l'Aigle lies in Quebec. It stands 356 metres above sea level. Roughly 13 hectares: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Shoreline comes to about 2.1 km, small enough to learn in a day. Deep River is the closest town at 46 km. After that come Chalk River at 55 km and Mattawa at 61 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Lac de l'Aigle

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. On Lac de l'Aigle the obvious spot is not always the productive one. Look for colour changes in the water and fish the seam between them.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -14°C in January up to 18°C in July. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. From about late April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Lac de l'Aigle fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Lac de l'Autruche at 2.1 km is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Lac de l'Aigle.